With a route that passes south on US Highway 285 through Pike-San Isabel National Forest and continues down to the Great Sand Dunes and the Rio Grande headwaters, the Denver to Durango drive is one of southern Colorado’s most scenic. And as this road trip tends to take only about six to six and a half hours, it’s easy to pull off in a single day with plenty of time … Read More
A Portland to Crater Lake road trip allows Oregon to show off some of its best natural wonders. From the greenest city in the country to the desert highlands of Central Oregon, the drive from Portland to Crater Lake is full of places to explore. Travelers will pass through dense forests and mountain passes before arriving at the lake known for its vibrant blue color and shocking depth. Crater Lake … Read More
Are you planning a trip to Austria and can’t decide whether to visit Salzburg or Vienna on your travels? Well, you’ve come to the right place. These two cities have a lot to offer visitors but they are very different and have assets that can suit different types of people. Whether you’re looking for a destination for a quick city break or are trying to select the best place to … Read More
If you are making the Phoenix to Tucson drive, you’ll notice on a map that the fastest route is the straight shot down I-10, a six-lane interstate crowded with truckers and harried Arizonans who will admit they often tire of the drive between the state’s two largest cities. You might be headed to Tucson or Tombstone, two popular tourist destinations, and think that speeding down I-10 to get there is … Read More
Are you visiting Austria and considering planning a 2 to 3 days in Salzburg itinerary? Well, look no further. Located in the west of Austria not far from the German city of Munich, Salzburg has been a popular place for visitors for decades and is famous for being the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting of the 1965 film The Sound of Music. However, Salzburg has much more … Read More
A Portland to Bend road trip takes travelers through mountain passes, dense forests, and sprawling desert landscapes. Those looking for a few pit stops along the way are in luck – there’s a little something for everyone on the Portland to Bend drive. This roughly 160-mile drive offers everything from mountain hikes near Mt. Hood with stunning views of the surrounding landscape to colorful fields of wildflowers. Many stops along … Read More
The many dunes, arches, loops, spires, and other unique sandstone rock formations of Utah’s Arches National Park were first enshrined as a National Monument in the 1920s. As the result of roughly 65 million years of erosion and other slowly grinding natural forces, the landscapes of this National Park and its famed areas like the Windows and Devils Garden are a fascinating scene for all kinds of outdoor recreation, making … Read More
Rocky Mountain National Park straddles the eastern and western slopes of the continental divide, and its array of landscape types, immense diversity of wildlife, and abundant access opportunities have made it one of America’s most visited national parks. On a given day in “the Park,” as it’s known locally, visitors have a chance at seeing bighorn sheep, moose, elk, and bears, among many others, and spending 2 or 3 days … Read More